Going Back To Cali: Canucks-Kings Game 3 Preview
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 19, 2010 11:00 AM PDT
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| Time | 7:00 PM PST |
TV | CBC, Versus |
| The Enemy | Jewels From The Crown, Battle of California | Scoring Leaders | Samuelsson: 3-0-3 Kopitar: 1-2-3 |
| Canucks |
Category | Kings |
| 2.50 |
Goals Per Game | 2.50 |
| 2.50 |
Goals Against Per Game | 2.50 |
| 3.0 |
5 On 5 GF/GA | 0.33 |
| 28.6 |
Power Play % |
44.4 (damn) |
| 55.6 (ass) |
Penalty Kill % |
71.4 |
| 35.0 |
Shots Per Game | 29.5 |
| 29.5 |
Shots Against Per Game | 35.0 |
| 0 |
Winning % When Scoring First | 0 |
| 0 |
Winning % When Leading After 1 | 0 |
| 0 |
Winning % When Trailing After 1 | 100 |
| 0 |
Winning % When Leading After 2 | 0 |
| 0 |
Winning % When Trailing After 2 | 0 |
| 54.1 |
Faceoffs % | 45.9 |
| 16.5 |
PIM's Per Game | 9.0 |
| +2 |
+ / - GF/GA (see here) |
-2 |
Update: The Canucks lines for tonight (h/t to Chuckles):
D Sedin-H Sedin-Burrows,
Raymond-Kesler-Samuelsson,
Grabner-Wellwood-Bernier,
Glass-Demitra-Hansen
Also, Alberts is out, Aaron Rome is most likely in, but remains a game time decision. Dan Murphy tweeted that Rome was practicing with AA this morning, while Baumgartner was practicing with Bieksa. So nothing solid yet, except that Alberts will not play.
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To me, the loss in Game 2 wasn't much of a bummer. I waited for the angst to set in but it never happened. I thought maybe it was the fine alcoholic buzz I had going on, but woke up Sunday morning to the same mellow feeling. I think there are a few reasons for this.
1. Every series is or has been tied at 1-1 at some point. Everybody is having their struggles.
2. I have a new-found "unwavering" faith in the Canucks. I believe they can beat the Kings.
3. The series is still young, but game 3 is huge. So the outcome of this game may change my hippie state that I'm in if things go awry.
Vancouver will have to remedy it's lack of identity on the road really quick. They finished 19-20-2 away from GM Place during the regular season. I was reading somewhere that the only playoff team with less regular season road wins was Ottawa. There is some positives to pull out of that road stat though. The Canucks did finish 8-5-1 on the 14 game road trip from hell. It's not like they don't know how to get the job done. Plus, these are the playoffs. There's no room for uninspired road games in the playoffs.
Down to the nitty gritty:
-I hope Aaron Rome is ready to go, for obvious reasons.
-4 of Los Angeles' 5 goals scored against Vancouver have come on the power play. The Canucks handed the Kings 6 power plays in Game 2, the most crucial coming in overtime. I'm not going to get into that too many men call. It just seems like there is a bit of panicking and loss of assignment from the Canucks when they go a man down sometimes, and it's costing them. The last thing they need is an insecurity complex hitting them when down a man.
Speaking of insecurities, blowing a 2-0 lead isn't healthy either. The Canucks did just that in game 2. This isn't 2007 anymore, boys! The Canucks' game is based on puck possession and offense. 5 goals in 2 games isn't going to cut it. Sitting back on 2-0 leads isn't going to cut it either. Attack damn it! The other issues are hitting the net (AV believed his team missed the net 15-20 times last game), or just shooting more, but we've already kicked that dead horse.
Sure, it's only 2 games in, but there are several Canucks who are in the zero point club in these playoffs:
-Alexandre Burrows: +/- 0 and 5 shots.
-Mason Raymond: +/- 0 and 6 shots.
-Bieksa, Edler, Hansen: combined +1 and 8 shots
The Sedins were checked hard in game 2 and it will only be potentially worse in L.A. given that the Kings get the final line change for matchup purposes. The secondary scoring needs to build on what we saw from them in game 2.
For the Kings: They will not change their lineup from Game 2. They will try putting Michal Handzus, Brad Richardson and Freddy Modin against the Twins as much as possible.
That is all. Hakuna matata!
GO CANUCKS GO!
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4-2 Canucks
Kesler GWG
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Bounceback night.
4-2 Canucks. Dank.
Can’t we just start the game now?
Can't watch the thinkspeak. Always sarcastic, barely ever mean. Just me.
You working tonight?
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
- Dallas Stars Forum
by eightyseven on Apr 19, 2010 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions
nope
The scheduling Gods have smiled upon me.
How about yourself?
Can't watch the thinkspeak. Always sarcastic, barely ever mean. Just me.
I’m off too.
Party hardy.
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
- Dallas Stars Forum
by eightyseven on Apr 19, 2010 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
witness the glory...
The Sedins.
Forklifts.
What else do you need to know?
http://ow.ly/1A0qd
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BotchonCanucks
New lines at practice – grabner-welly-bernier, demitra moved to fourth line with glass and hansen
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Good news
I kinda liked the idea of Hansen-Wellwood-Grabner, and Demitra-Glass-Hansen
Rypien being out is good. Demitra going to L4 is better.
Knights, Canucks, Dolphins, Jays and Raptors all the way.
i wonder if Demitra see’s that as a demotion or just whatever’s better for the team
Is it a disease if you can't go more than one day without 'Nuck news?...even in the summer?
by My Landed Immigrant status just expired! on Apr 19, 2010 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Fuck what he thinks:) He’s playing like a suck and needs to work harder
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 19, 2010 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Demitra’s problem is amplified by the fact AV is giving him primetime TOI. It’s not the Olympics anymore, he doesn’t deserve it.
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by Yankee Canuck on Apr 19, 2010 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Sorry
2nd Hansen on L4 is supposed to be Bernier.
Knights, Canucks, Dolphins, Jays and Raptors all the way.
Good, I’d prefer Bernier on the 4th line rather than Hansen.
Someone please remind AV we have 2 solid lines. Bernier doesn’t need to see any PP time.
by Vancouverguy on Apr 19, 2010 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
he scored right when I was blasting AV for putting him out there.
I will try to complain about Bernier more tonight.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Apr 19, 2010 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd change that to:
“Demitra doesn’t need to see any PP time”.
Knights, Canucks, Dolphins, Jays and Raptors all the way.
True that. If we get Ryjo back, would AV put Burr back on the PP?
He might need some time on the PP to get his groove back.
by Vancouverguy on Apr 19, 2010 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions
who would you put on the point? Right now the first PP unit has Demitra and Salo, the 2nd has Edler and Ehrhoff.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Apr 19, 2010 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t think we have a a good enough 4th center to play with Demo. Demo at least has the potential to outplay any other 4th line, especially if AV works to match lines a bit. I don’t know if he’ll mesh with those wingers though. The only consideration I can think of is grabbing the top offensive wingers off the Moose, but they’re still playing.
AV has no intent to cater to Demo. Demo is being demoted as punishment. If he works harder, he’ll move up the ranks tonight, if he’s lucky.
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 19, 2010 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
sportsnetmurph
Canucks on ice now. No line rushes yet. I believe that Rome will play if healthy. If Rome cant go, then Baumgartner may draw in for Alberts
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3-2 Canucks, Kesler
Also, Bieksa with a huge hit on Kopitar that causes him to miss a shift. And Raymond is going to score.
Knights, Canucks, Dolphins, Jays and Raptors all the way.
Somebody, anybody - replace Alberts tonight...
…can we really afford to let him play another game with the penalties he insists on taking?
by CortezKennedy4Prez! on Apr 19, 2010 11:36 AM PDT reply actions
He’s not playing tonight, Baumer is.
Breath a little easier.
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
- Dallas Stars Forum
by eightyseven on Apr 19, 2010 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions
Baumer for sure or Baumer only if no Rome?
by Beantown Canuck on Apr 19, 2010 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Murph said Baumer in for Alberts upright. I’ll assume the latter of your statement.
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
- Dallas Stars Forum
by eightyseven on Apr 19, 2010 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Lines
D Sedin-H Sedin-Burrows,
Raymond-Kesler-Samuelsson,
Grabner-Wellwood-Bernier,
Glass-Demitra-Hansen
Alberts is a fucking pylon and he is out, Romer and Baumer are in.
Also, 4-2 Canucks, Son of Sam GWG.
"But yeah…like CC…I harbour no ill will." - VancityDan
by Chuckles Canuckles on Apr 19, 2010 11:38 AM PDT reply actions
how can Rome and Baumer be in? One or the other
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 19, 2010 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Baumer then.
"But yeah…like CC…I harbour no ill will." - VancityDan
by Chuckles Canuckles on Apr 19, 2010 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
If Rome and Baumer are in, then who is out for the D?
Ehrhoff-Edler
Bieksa-Rome(?)
Salo-Baumgartner(?)
Alberts (scratchy scratchy), O’Brien (huh?)
Just updated the post above from what Dan Murphy just tweeted. Rome is no guarantee, and Baumgartner was practicing with Bieksa. Either way, no Alberts! Woo~!
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 19, 2010 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Can’t take SOB out. He’s played fine so far. In comparison with Alberts, he’s just shy of god-like.
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by Yankee Canuck on Apr 19, 2010 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
explain to me why luongo needs to have a knob on his stick? what is the function of the knob on a goalie stick? can we not shorten it or trim it?
from my point of view all i can see is positives from removing the knob, it makes the stick lighter for quicker reflex, and the obvious one, prevents the goalie from putting it in the net…
the only use i can see is that it extends the poke check a little… luongo doesnt even use the poke check that often
Starts in minor hockey so the butt end won’t fit through a cage and remove some poor little unsuspecting tot’s eye.
Besides needing it for a poke check, handling the puck would become borderline impossible. Blocker hand slips off the top one time and you’re screwed.
Plus, it’s just the strangest run of bad luck ever. The puck is normally going to hit it and deflect away far more times than not. You only tend to remember the times when it bounces into the net and omit the times it saves a goal.
Can't watch the thinkspeak. Always sarcastic, barely ever mean. Just me.
Also, when you throw a poke check you usually rely on the butt end to stop your hand, otherwise you’re going to end up throwing your stick at them and allow a penalty shot.
That’s really weird, I can’t recall a puck bouncing off me, hitting my stick, and then bouncing in. What a weird thing to happen twice in two games.
The West Coast is the Best Coast.
I took the knob off with Photshop just for shits and giggles.
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 19, 2010 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I should have photoshopped Albert’s body with Lou’s knob on his shoulders instead of his head.
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 19, 2010 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Plus, it’s just the strangest run of bad luck ever.
True. There is a conspiracy. When I was at the game I used hexing magic.
I agree with you, though — and if a goalie at his level has used one like that for years, it seems the height of folly to switch now just because of that.
In Dinglebarn We Trust
ive never played goal before so i dont know
but by what you are saying, its probably beneficial to have the knob then?
is the knob part of the stick or is it made by wrapping hockey tape around the top? maybe if we trimmed it shorter and used hockey tape instead to create a smaller knob…
i mean i understand its totally bad luck, but when it happens 3-4 times in a season, its getting annoying… and everything counts in the playoffs you know?
i swear its because luongo made a knob reference on tv, and pissed off the goalie stick knob gods or something and now he’s forever cursed… _
spoken like a true superstitious goaltender :>)
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 19, 2010 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I there any other kind?
I’m not the least bit superstitious. Until you put me in net.
The idea of a knob reduction (and I think I speak for most here) is appalling to me.
Can't watch the thinkspeak. Always sarcastic, barely ever mean. Just me.
Another minor reason for it...
If he loses/drops his stick on the ice, the knob makes it easier to pick up as it lets him get his fingers under the shaft to grip. As opposed to if there was no knob and the shaft lays completely parallel to the ice and he would have to ‘pinch’ the stick to pick it up.
I hope that makes sense. Someone can correct me if I’m wrong since I never played goal.
Poutine & Meatballs
3-1 Canucks, Burr gets on the sheet with the gwg
"Hope you like pancakes, Norway..." Morgan Freeman
"you'll be playing in england the rest of your career" Sir Alex Burrows
Luongo shuts out the Kings.
3-0. Then he comes out of the net, drops his gloves, and gives the double middle finger to press row.
Burrows with the GWG.
http://intenttoblow.com/?p=448
Reporters asked Sedin how he could possibly have accomplished the feat.
"Look guys, I don’t know how to say this any other way, I’m really fucking fast. I’m like a greased up Pavel Bure that craps lightning," he said.
Canucks 3-1. Bank (GWG), Dank and Pudge get the goals.
Let’s see if I get the series right. Called Nucks for game 1, Kings for game 2 and then the Nucks take the rest.
LMAO, they really are stupid, Marty was obviously joking, him and Lu are pretty good friends, but i guess CaSUCK fans are still bitter, we have a Cup, they don't, and never will
-First post of twenty-one pages of Stars fan idiocy. I like the Stars, but some of the fans can suck it.
First user of the acronym TSP.
In my opinion
D Sedin-H Sedin-Burrows,
Raymond-Kesler-Samuelsson
should be……..
D Sedin-H Sedin-Samuelson,
Raymond-Kesler-Burrows
Sammy is playing so dynamically that he deserves to replace an erratic Burr on L1.
5-2 Canucks. Grabs.
Burrows has looked good on line 1 as always. Positioned him for great chances but didn’t bury them like he usually does.
If something doesn’t go in for him tonight, I would expect to see Sam move up sometime during the game or else to start game 4. I’d be okay with trying it if Burr is unable to convert. Woked last time.
Can't watch the thinkspeak. Always sarcastic, barely ever mean. Just me.
Yeah, Sammy plays well with the Sedins, but he always gets at least a couple chances to play with them when Burrows kills penalties. Burrows and the Sedins are a formula that should be left alone for the most part, in my opinion.
I love Ramond-Kes-Sammy. I think it’s going to be the strongest line tonight.
by Gabrielle Pope on Apr 19, 2010 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Glad to see Raymond back on the second line and Grabner moving up to the third. I think these lines look much better and will hopefully pose LA more problems.
4-1 Canucks, Raymond with the winner.
I hated Demo on line 2 from the beginning and wondered how long it would take for Mayray to move up.
Two games seems fair. Gave him a chance to show he was willing to recreate his Olympic effort during the playoffs and prove he was as dedicated to this team as Slovakia.
He didn’t bother. So screw him. Make the best of it Mason.
Can't watch the thinkspeak. Always sarcastic, barely ever mean. Just me.
I dunno, I think he’s looked good, but he doesn’t match up well with Kesler it seems.
Kesler and Raymond are awesome together though.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Apr 19, 2010 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
sorry all
i had to write an exam this morning, so the Squid isn’t up yet. going to do it right now.
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Need Squid
Please allow me to adjust my pants, so that I may dance the good time dance, and lead the onlookers and innocent bystanders into a trance.
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On the fun side of things, we’ve had our transplant map up close to a week. 13,000+ visits and new people still being added. If you haven’t checked it out yet, go for it.
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13000?
That is truly awesome. Great job guys. Love seeing the worldwide support too.
Guess NM is one step closer to becomina blue chip. Retirement plans?
Can't watch the thinkspeak. Always sarcastic, barely ever mean. Just me.
My pension plan was lost. I’ll work until I die.
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by Yankee Canuck on Apr 19, 2010 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Can you add me for Victoria?
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by Yankee Canuck on Apr 19, 2010 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
so cool. Love that map! Nice work, Yankee
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 19, 2010 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m on Salt Spring Island 50% of the time. If that counts. (the rest of the time I’m in Van)
by Gabrielle Pope on Apr 19, 2010 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Now I know it’s Dave Pratt… but I think he’s bang on right now:The pressure is on a Kings team playing their first playoff game in 8 years.
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I don’t think this is true. I think most Kings fans are so happy to be in the playoffs that any win is gravy. As for the players… well, why would they care that the team hasn’t been in the playoffs for a long time? Most of them were elsewhere for most of that time. The Kings seem pretty loose.
The West Coast is the Best Coast.
4-3 Canucks, Kes with the winner
I’m gonna keep calling this until it happens.
No Alberts + Demitra not hogging icetime + Edler still playing like EdLord = big win for blue and green.
by Canuckk on Apr 19, 2010 2:19 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
5-3 canucks, edler with the gwg
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Gonna go write my exam.
Then hockey time!
GO CANUCKS!
"But yeah…like CC…I harbour no ill will." - VancityDan
by Chuckles Canuckles on Apr 19, 2010 3:14 PM PDT reply actions
Hey AdelaideNuck
There can only be one Canuck fan in Adelaide.
Fight to the death or handbags at noon?
We are all Canucks
Damn Luongo's Knob!
Lui’s huge knob will not get in his way tonight. 4-0 Nucks.
Bring back the Ryper for game 4!
We are all Canucks
4-3
With the winner scored by Doughty on his own net. :-)
I’m gonna be ballsy and call a Samuelsson hat trick.
I’m also going to be smart and confirm that no, Pavol Demitra will not show up for the 4th line.
Umm….5-2 Canucks? I’m feeling wild tonight.
And perhaps Luongo’s knob will score one of those 2 goals.
by Gabrielle Pope on Apr 19, 2010 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions
5-1 nucks
Who cares about the GWG, its a slaughter. When we can put Demitra on a 4th line we are looking pretty damn good. Lets hope wellie can get that third line going. I’m also in the same boat that the nerves are doing well, this nucks team is good. Stay out of the box and kill this team off for chrissakes!
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